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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
THE WEATHER.
The Temp erature and Rainfall
During the Past week.

WASHINGTON, June 1.-The signal
Office has issued the following weather
bulletin for the week ending June 18th,
1887: Temperature during the week
ending June lSh. The weather has
been warmer than the average, for the
week, except at stations on the Atlantic
and Gulf coasts, in the west Gulf
states and on the Pacific coast north of
San Francisco. In the wheat and corn
regions of the North the excess has
been from 25' to 10 average daily ex-
cess above the normal of from L to To- /.
The greatest excess of temperature oc-
Cured in the Northwest, and the
weather conditions of the week are
reported as especially favorable
for wheat and corn, except
in sections of Illinois, Iowa,
and Eastern Missouri, where all crops
except corn have been more or less in
jured by drouth.
In cotton and corn regions there has
been an excess of the daily average, rang
ing from to q, while on the south At
lantic and Pacific coasts and Northern
California the temperature for the sea-
son has been slightly below normal.
RAINFALL.
Rainfall during the week: There has
been deficiency of the rainfall gener.
ally throughout the agricultural regions
east of the Rocky Mountains, except in
sections of Michigan. Wisconsin, Mime
sofa, Nebraska and Kansas, where slight
excesses are reported. The great
est deficiency Of rainfall occurred
in the southern states, Lower Ohio and
the Central Mississippi Valley. The
seasonal deficiency in Iowa, Illinois and
Southern Wisconsin exceeds five inches,
while an excess is reported from the
North Pacific coast and the Upper Ohio
Valley. The week has been general )
favorable for the staple crops. There
has been more than the average amour
OF sunshine in the central valleys, anc
the weather has been especially favora-
BILE for harvesting, which has beer
largely completed for wheat and hay il
the southern states and now extends t.
the 42i parallel in many sections OF thu
wheat region.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
THAT DUEL.
L.. N. stewart Claims am Attempt
was Made to Rob Him.

was MADE TO KOD him.
There appears to be a mystery still
hanging over the shooting affair of Satur-
day night on the corner of Fifth and
Main streets. l.. N. Stewart, who keeps
fruit store on First street below Main,
came forward yesterday morning and
acknowledged that he was one of the
men who did the shooting. His story
was that an attempt was made to rob
him, and that he fred his revolver in
self defence. He stated to representa-
tive of the HERALD that he closed his
store shortly before midnight, and hav.
ing no safe he put his money, amounting
to about 5000, in his pocket and started
homeward. He resides at No. 430 South
Main street, between Fifth and Sixth
streets, and when he reached the vicin-
ity of the corner of Main and Fifth
streets he was startled to behold man,
tall and slim with slouch hat, spring
out from the hedge which surrounds
the house on the corner. This tall,
slim man with slouch hat, cried in q
low voice, "Throw up your handsl"
stewart ulu not tnfOW up MS nhn1S,
and the man said, "Throw up your
hands, or I'll kill you!" With that the
man fired his revolver. which was point.
ed toward Stewart, fall in his face.
The ball missed its mark, but the pow
der scattered itself over his face from
forehead to chin and few grains en-
tered his right eye. Stewart, who was
also provided with revolver, deter.
mined that he would not give up his
money while alive, drew the weapon
from his coat pocket, where he had
placed it for such an emergency, and
returned the fire. He was not certain,
but he thought he had fired three shots
and the. other man fired three, after the
first. The would -be.robber then fled up
9Th street, and Stewart went to his
home, between Fifth and Sixth streets,
on Main. He had heard that the other
man lost his hat and ulster, but did
not know it positively. He desired
it made known, however, that there
was no woman on the scene
nor connected with the case in any man.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
PASSION FESTIVAL.
Gt Closes with n sacred Concert
and TabIeaux.

The Floral Festival clos, d last night
with a sacred concert at which there
was very large attendance, and what
was better, there was more money in
the house than on any other occasion.
The booths where had been life for sew.
eral evenings were deserted and stripped
of their contents and decorations. Up
stairs, however, the indefatigable ladies
who had charge of the ice cream booths
were still engaged in serving refresh
ments to their many customers. The
lemonade booth down stairs was still run.
ming, but these were all that remained
of the bazaar. The performance on the
stage consisted of programme of music
for its first part and later the Passion
Tableaux were presented in their
entirety. As before these were
given in an excellent manner,
and those who took part
are to be complimented for the excellent
manner In which they posed. Rev.
Father Morgan stepped before the cur
tain, and said that he desired to thank
the ladies Of the booths and others who
had assisted him in his effort to pay off
the debt on his building in the diocese
of San Pedro and Wilmington. He was
sorry, however, that with these efforts
he had not been able to accomplish his
desire. 1t was not that the receipts had
been small, but that the expenses had
been much larger than he expected,
and it was certain that while the festi.
val had been q success so far as attend
ance and good will was concerned,
enough had not realized to aid in the
least in the accomplishment Of his de.
sire. He hoped that the ladies would
accept his most sincere thanks for their
kindness, and another tipe assist him in
giving an entertainment which would
prove more satisfactory to himself and
to them.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
Destructive FIRE.
1000 Acres of wheat destroyed
i'm Nortbern California.

1000 Acres of wheat destroyed
i'm Northern California.
ANDERsoN, June ia fire broke out
in the grain fields south of this place this
afternoon and destroyed over 1000 acres
of valuable wheat. 1t originated from a
spark out of a stove pipe of A. B.
Humphreys house which set on fire a
40 acre piece of wheat the property of
T. w. Fl. Sbanahan. From there it
spread to R. X. James wheat, destroy
ing nearly 450 acres and thence to A.
Jasson's who lost 600 acres.
A hot north wind was blowing. Hun
dreds of men came to the rescue but
they were soon exhausted.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
SCROONER SWANlPED.
A Trading -BOat Capsized off the
Oregon COs-st.

WEsTpoRT, Ogn., June l9.-The
schooner c. III. Merithew, which arrived
in port yesterday, had partly discharged
her cargo of up freight when suddenly
heavy sea set in and with such terrific
force that it was with much difficulty
the crew of the vessel managed to get
ashore in safety. At Has this morning
she capsizsd. She soon drifted in on
the rocks and went to pieces. Most of
the freight remaining on board belonged
to Gill, Gordon & Co., of this place. The
vessel was mostly insured and was owned
in San Francisco. Capt. johnson, in
command, owned "a one.eighth interest,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
Weeds Denial.

Mr.. Edward A. Weed publishes the
following in the East Side Champion:
l emphatically deny ever having re-
ceived any money or bribe to pre-
vent me from arresting q gambler or
opium fiend, (as indicated in the recent
police investigationy while l was q po-
lice officer, and challenge anyone to
prove such charge. did not wear
':'star 25" last year. As made over
600 arrests in the two years l served. 1t
does not look as If turned many loose
who should have been arrested. Bro.
Gilbert must have been misinformed.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
EVIDENTLY AMATEURS.
The Presidents Wife.

ROCHESTER,, N. Y, June l9.--IBs
commencement of the Wells College, Of
Aurora, N. Y, began this evening,
when the baccalaureate sermon was de.
livered at the Presbyterian church by
DR.. Edward Frisby, President of the
college. Mrs. Cleveland was present
and also attended divine service this
morning at the same church. Mrs.
Cleveland is looking in excellent health
and evidently had very enjoyable time.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
FOREIGN NEWS.
Magnificent Presents to
Queen Victoria.
HER CHILDREN'S TRIBUTE.
European Princes Assembling En-
Masse for Tuesdays Jubilee
Celebration.

| Associated Press DISPATCHES to the HERALD
LONDON, June l9-The Prince of
Wales and his sons met the Grand Duke
of Saxe-Coburg -Gotha and Prince II er-
man Hohenlohe on their arrival in Lon
don yesterday. The streets in the city
were thronged with people eager to see
the jubilee preparations and to catch
glimpse .of the foreigu royal visitors.
The Crown Prince and his family passed
the day at Marlborough House, and
with the Prince of Wales attended SER
vice in the Chapel Royal, where most of
the jubilee guests met. Jubilee services
were held throughout the kingdom yes
terday.
JUBILEE GIFTS.
The Marchioness of Londonderry will
present to the Queen, a casket contain
ing 10000 signatures aud f3, 700 in
cash, as a jubilee offering from Irish
ladies. The joint jubilee gift to the
| Queen from all her children aud grand
children will be a gold and silver centre.
ptSSo ioi eho tdDits uuOfHcu Will pTtc-
| ious stones. 1t was executed in Berlin,
and comprises three parts, resting on a
common base, in the centre of which are
the British arms, bearing the legend.
"Her children and grandchildren TO
their ever beloved mother and grand.
mother" The middle portion consists
of a vase, adorned with the arms and
portraits of the donors. 1t has a solid
gold lid, and to the right and left re-
spectively are lion and q unicorn.
RIoTiNG AT LIVERPOOL.
A riot occurred during the jubilee
celebration at Liverpool to-day, between
q party of Orangemen and crowd of
Socialists. Sticks and stones were free
ly used and many on both sides received
serious cuts and bruises. The police
dispersed the rioters aud arrested Eve of
the leading parties
CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK.
New YORK, June l9.-Several thou
sand persons gathered at the Trinity
Church Jubilee chorus services to cele-
brate the 50th university of the acces-
cessien of Her Majesty. Queen Victoria,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
PACIFIC COAST.
Hot Pursuit of the Hos
tile Apaches.
WHEAT FIELDS IN FLAMES
Two Harvesters Cut to Pieces by
the Oregon Express-Wreck
of a Schooner.

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD
TUCSON, Ariz., June ia special to
to the Globe says: Eleven hostiles
passed northward yesterday afternoon,
within twelve miles of the town, pur-
sued hotly by Lieut.. Johnsons com
mand. 1t is believed that they hope to
reach the White Mountains.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
A FOrger CAPTURED.

TORONTO, Ont, June l9.-James A.
Wilson, Philadelphia forger. was ar
rested in this city last night. Hs had
been living here with his wife aud fami-
ly under an assumed name for tie past
two months. His defslcations are re.
ported to amount to 5000, 900.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
A Day of Beaab.

YREKA, June ia brakeman on
the northbound freight fell between the
cars at Sisson's to-day and both his
legs were cut eff by the car-wheels. He
was brought to Montague but died
before medical aid could be had.
A man was drowned in McCloud Lake
at Edson's to-day. His name is not
known.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
Ashes Racers.

SACRAMENTO, June l9.-R. Porter
.Ashe. accompanied by j. B. Killgorff,
passed through on the overland train
this evesing en- route to Saratoga, N. Y
to meet his racers Burnette, Geral-
dine and Idalne Cotton, who were
shipped the other day in charge of Mike
Kelley. The horses are entered in sew
eral Eastern races.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20

Some of the Orange boys went to Los
Angeles last Sunday, to attend meet.
ing of the Y. M. c. A. We are of the
opinion that the Y. M. G. A. had a
lively mseting, for we heard one of the
Orange delegates say that "the fifth
round was as lively a one as he ever
saw anywhere, and he seemed to think
that "Manning was badly overmatched." !"
Who is Manning, anyhow?-[Orange
Tribune.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
clearinghouse Returns.

Boston, June l9.-The managers of
the leading clearinghouse in the United
States report the total gross exchanges
for the week ending June 18th, as COM
pared with the corresponding week of
1856, to be 81, 1882, 333, SS4, an increase
of Il.2.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
EASTERN.
Summary of the COuntry's
Grain Prospects.
SIGNAL SERVICE REPORTS.
Highwaymen Hold up Missouri
Stage but get Poor Returns
for their Trouble.
Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALr

Associated Press Dispatches to the HERALD.
CHICAGO, June l9.-The folio wing is
the weekly crop summary printed by
The Farmers Reciew. AT the date of
writing the winter wheat crop in all sec.
tions. so far as known, had reached a
state of maturity and the reports show
no change in its condition and none will
take place unless hail, insects or rust
should damage the ripening grain.
Eight winter wheat growing States re-
port an average condition of the crop at
50 per cent. Other reports on its con
dition in different States are as follows:
Twenty counties in Illinois report an
average condition of SO per cent. In.
sects and drouth are little complained of.
Eight counties in Indiana report the
condition at 81 per cert. Kansas
counties report no Improvement in the
crop. The damage by insects is very
serious in Marshall, South Franklin and
Nesho counties. Kentucky reports an av-
erage condition of So per cent with dam.
age by insects In Hardin county. Mich.
igan reports an average condition of 93
per cent. Missouri counties report aver
age condition of 100 per cent. Ten coup.
ties in Ohio report q condition of 6S per
cent. Seven counties in Wisconsin
place the average at 93 per cent with
damage by chinch bugs in few OF the
coun- ties.
SPRING WHEAT.
The condition of spring wheat in the
different States is as follows: Wiscon-
sin counties report an average condi.
ton of '63 per cent. Seventeen coun.
ties in Iowa place the average at 81
per cent. Eleven Minnesota counties
report an average condition OF 81 per
cent. Nine Nebraska counties place
their average at 90 per cent. Six coun.
ties in Dakota report an average OF l09
per cent.
The condition of the oat crop from
drouth and insects is everywhere be-
low the average.
Corn prospects are first'class.
Hay and grain will be short owing to
drouth.
Fruit prospects are fair.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
The CapsIzed pilgrims.

PEsTH, June l9.-Of the pilgrims
who were thrown into the Danube
river by capsized boat, l27 were res.
cued, 81 are still missing, and the bod
les of l0l, who were drowned, have
been recovered.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
ALiheraI Maiarifx.

PEsTH, June l9.-The elections have
resulted in the return of 224 Liberals,
3S Moderate Oppositionists, SO Inde-
pendents, 8 Anti-Semitics and Is mem
bers of no particular party.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
welcome 10 O,Rr,eu

DUBLIN, June l9.-William o 0Brien
arrived here this evening. and was re.
ceived with the greatest ovation that
has been witnessed here for many years.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
Ocean Travel.

PLYMOUTH, June l9.-The steamer
Gellert, from New York for Hamburg,
and La Normandie, from New York for
Havre, passed the Lizard to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
Near Charlestown.

CHARLEsrowN, S. c., June l9.--It is
reported that a startling shock of
earthquake occurred at Sumersville at
1857 this morning accompanied by a
most prolonged roaring. It was equal
to that of March 22d of this year.
Charlestown is quiet
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
Approval OF Army Reforms.

PARIS, June 10. The Superior Coun-
Gil of War has approved Of General Fer.
ron's army reforms.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
Very Hot.
The smallpox Spreading.

SANTA Rosa, June l9.-The ther'
mometer at 3 P. NJ. stood at l05 degrees.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20

SAN Francisco, June l9.-There
one new case OF smallpox here to-day.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
FAILED TO SCORE.

STOCKTON. June ia large crowd
witnessed the game at Good Water
Grove this afternoon between the Allen
and Gumpertz and Greenhood and
Morans. The weather was warm. The
game was the most exciting of the
season resulting in the defeat of the
Greenhood and Morans, who failed to
make run against their opponents.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
MASK ED MEN.
Road Agents Exact Tribute from
Missouri Travellers.

Missouri Travellers.
BALDWIN, st. Louis Co., Mo-, June
l9.-The Baldwin and Manchester stage,
which runs from here to Terrette, on the
Missouri Pacific, twice day. was stop
ped this afternoon about o'clock, when
returning, at about half mile from
Barretts by three masked men, The
men were concealed in q thick under
brush which skirts the road on both
sides near what is known as Sugar Greek
Bridge, and as the stage with its fifteen
passengers approached, the robbers ad-
vanced with drawn revolvers and ordered
Mr.. Bennett, the driver. to stop and the
passengers to fall in line.
EVIDENTLY AMATEURS.
There is some dispute as to the actual
number of men engaged in the robbery,
some of the passengers claiming that
there were six men with drawn revolvers
concealed in the underbrush, in case any
resistance should be offered. The masks
worn were made of red handkerchiefs
with holes cut in them, and one man
had the sleeve of an undershirt drawn
over his head as the only covering. In
the amount of money and valuab'es the
robbers made poor haul, securing only
$3.50. 1t is estimated that S2500 in
money and valuables escaped.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-06-20
BASE HITS.
The Days DOings Oh the Dia
mOnd.

NEW URh, JUNE lJ,-DIOUkt1 u -,
Metropolitans 5.
CINCINNATI, June l9.-St. Louis 2S,
Cincinnati 4.
AN EXCITING GAME.
SAN FRANCISCO, June l9.-The Atlas
won in the most closely contested game
of the season here to-day deiea ting the
Pioneers by score of 10 to 8. 1t SEEM
ed for long time as if the former
would be vanquished but they succeed.
ed in defeating their opponents the last
round. The game was fine exhibition
ofl skill and strategy on the diamond
1t was witnessed by the largest crowd
that ever assembled in Haight street
park. Fully 10000 people passed
through the gates and took seats on the
bleaching boards and of this number
EO00 w ore women
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-30
DOESN'T LIKE IT.

Ex-Gov. ALGER, of Michigan. who has
just returned from a prospecting tour
through Mexico. tells Detroit reporter that
he is not in love with that country. He
thinks that part of the old saw which says
that man has done less for Mexico than any.
country in the world is all right, but that
part of it which says that GOD has done
more for it than any part OF the globe is a
fiction. Outside of the silver mines Gov.
ALGER saw nothing in Mexico that citizen
of this country would fall in love with.
The resources of the country are limited
compared with some of our Western coun-
try. Gov. ALGER said he saw little evil
dences of American enterprise there. most of
the Americans in Mexico being spectators.
All these things taken in connection with the
fact that Mexico has the most unstable gov
eminent and the most lawless population on
the face of the earth make it an undesirable
locality. There will never be any improve
ment in Mexican affairs until that country
is brought under the reforming influence of
American civilization, which can only be
done by anneXing Mexico to the United
States.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-30
CONSULAR SERVICE AGAIN.

Another and very urgent plea is being
made by consular officers and diplomatic
representatives, too, that their salaries are
insufficient to support them decently and
that unless they are raised designations
must be accepted. While doubtless men
could readily be found to take the places at
the salaries now paid. that is hardly the
line of action this government should pur-
sue. 1t cannot afford to be represented
abroad by Indifferent men, who would not
only be incompetent to perform their duties,
but would give in themselves false i'm
preston of Americans as whole. There
seems, too, to be good deal of solid basis
in the complaints of the consuls, for the
salaries. already none too large, were in
many cases materially reduced by the last
congress. Though it is all open question
whether the diplomatic service gives
sufficient return to warrant the mainten-
ance, if it is to be kept up at all it should
be in manner that will reflect credit upon
this country. With regard to the consular
service the case is somewhat different. 1t
is admittedly of the greatest value and
worth to the business interests of the coun-
try many times its annual cost. Even
working under the disadvantages it has
suffered in the past its reports have been
models for the consuls of other nations,
AID for efficiency it's work has stood at the
top. Such service should be well MAIN
tanned, and the salaries paid to the men
engaged in it should at least be high enough
to secure the most competent possible men,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-03-30
ONE GOOD RESULT.

One good result of the recent terrible
railway disaster near Boston is becoming
apparent. 1t will be remembered that the
Boston accident occurred through the break.
ing of a bridge. Had a proper system of
inspection been maintained the bridge
would have been condemned months ago,
replaced by a new one and a score or more
ofives would have been saved. Looking
at it from purely monetary point of view,
this system of inspection would have cost
the road less for the entire length of it's
probable life time than will the damages
moved thus by self interest, are now busily
engaged in overhauling every bridge on
their lines. with the result that every weak
spot is lessened and the possibility of &C
cident is reduced to a minimum. 1t seems
almost incredible that an awful accident
was necessary to waken the managers of
the roads to realization Of the RESPONSE
bility resting upon them, and that nothing
else could have compelled the rigorous in
vestigation now being made. 1t is to be
presumed that some roads have been suffi-
GENTLY careful Of the safety of their pas
SengerS to institute periodical and care
full examination, but the majority of them
have been sadly negligent. 1t would seem
that careful examination could be compelled
by law in each state, and where negligence
exists such compulsiOn should certainly be
brought to bear.